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CINEFILE QUICK START MANUAL
Introduction ................................................................................
CineFile Processing Unit ...........................................................
Operating System ....................................................................
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CineFile Set-up Connections .........................................................
CineFile Rear Panel Connections ................................................
Computer Connections ............................................................
SCX Reset Connections ...........................................................
Audio (MADI) Connections ......................................................
Machine Control and Timecode (LTC) Connections ......................
Synchronisation Connections ...................................................
Connecting the CineFile Audio (SCSI) Drives ..............................
Removable Drives SCSI ID Display ...........................................
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CineFile Quick Start ....................................................................
How to Reboot the CineFile Processing Unit ...............................
How to Launch the CineFile Application .....................................
CineFile Launched – The CineFile User Interface .........................
Configuring the CineFile's Default Settings ................................
Confirming the CineFile is Locked to the MADI Source .................
Confirming the CineFile is Locked to the Video Ref. Source ..........
How to create a CineFile Project ...............................................
How to create a Pre-allocated Project .......................................
How to create a Non-destructive Project ...................................
How to convert from a Non-destructive to a Pre-allocated Project .
How to convert from a Pre-allocated to a Non-destructive Project .
How to Save a Project ............................................................
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Excerpts from the Encore User Manual .......................................
EDL Mix Conforming ...............................................................
Cut List View .........................................................................
Ripple Mode ..........................................................................
EDL View ..............................................................................
Considerations for EDL Files ....................................................
To apply an EDL or Cut List to currently Loaded Automation ........
To apply an EDL or Cut List to not currently Loaded Automation ...
Mix Conforming .....................................................................
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INTRODUCTION
CineFile is a robust, purpose built,
expandable dubber/recorder designed for
the next generation of workflow.
CineFile allows a unique combination of
high sound quality, efficient media
management, simple scalability and
cutting edge performance.
Illustration 1.: CineFile.
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CINEFILE PROCESSING UNIT
Illustration 2:
The CineFile Processing Unit.
The CineFile Processing Unit consists of a 4U
rack mount enclosure. This houses all of the
processing,
synchronization
and
interface
hardware.
The front panel allows access to:
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Two SCSI 160\320 removable drives.
A slimline DVD multi drive.
The rear panel allows access to:
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MADI I\O connections.
Sony 9-Pin connections.
Video Ref. Synchronisation connections.
External ultra SCSI connections.
Firewire connections.
USB connections.
Standard Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse
connections.
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OPERATING SYSTEM
The CineFile user interface runs under Microsoft
Windows XP Professional.
Attached media devices are both visible and
accessible directly from Microsoft Windows
Explorer.
For this reason it is assumed that the user has
at least a basic familiarity with PC operation,
including concepts such as “drag & drop” and
“drop down menus”.
Illustration 3.: Microsoft Windows XP Professional desktop.
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CINEFILE SET-UP CONNECTIONS
The following section will show you how to
set-up the CineFile rear panel connections.
These include:
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Computer connections.
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Audio ( MADI) connections.
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Machine control connections.
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Synchronisation connections.
However, if you not sure of any part of this
procedure, please connect AMS Neve and we
will be happy to assist you!
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CINEFILE REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
The diagram below shows the CineFile Rear
Panel Connections.
Machine Control (Sony 9-Pin) Ports
Video Reference IN Connection
Word Clock Connections (IN \ OUT)
Timecode IN (LTC) XLR
Timecode OUT (LTC) XLR
MADI Connections
(RX-0 + TX-0)
SCX Card 1
Power Supply
SCX Reset
Connection
Com Port
SCX Reset
Graphics Card
Mouse (PS2) Connector
Keyboard (PS2) Connector
Illustration 4.: CineFile's Rear Panel Connections.
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MADI Connections
(RX-1 + TX-1)
SCX Card 2
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MACHINE CONTROL CONNECTIONS (continued...)
For normal operation CineFile requires the
following connections to be configured:
COMPUTER CONNECTIONS:
Display
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a standard VGA monitor.
Mouse
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a standard PC mouse.
Keyboard
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a standard PC keyboard.
SCX RESET CONNECTIONS:
SCX Reset
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Reset to COM Port.
AUDIO CONNECTIONS:
MADI IN
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Connected to the MADI OUT
of the Console.
MADI OUT
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Connected to the MADI IN
of the Console.
MACHINE CONTROL CONNECTIONS:
Sony 9-PIN
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Machine Controller via
MCS PORT #1.
LTC
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Optionally, CineFile may
also be configured to chase
LTC.
SYNCHRONISATION CONNECTIONS:
VIDEO REF. –
Connection to the Studio's
Video Reference Source.
IMPORTANT
It is important that both the CineFile and the
digital console must be locked to your studio's
video reference synchronisation source.
The following pages will show you how to
configure
the
CineFile
Rear
Panel
connections prior to use.
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COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
The diagram below shows how to connect the
CineFile's Computer connections.
Illustration 5.: The CineFile's Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse Connections.
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SCX RESET CONNECTIONS
The diagram below shows how to connect the
CineFile's Reset Connections.
Illustration 6.: The CineFile's Reset Connections.
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AUDIO CONNECTIONS
The diagram below shows how to connect the
CineFile's Audio (MADI) connections.
NOTE: A CineFile fitted with a single SCX card
will only require MADI Ports RX-0 and TX-0 to
be connected.
Illustration 7.: The CineFile's Audio (MADI) Connections.
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MACHINE CONTROL CONNECTIONS
The diagram below shows how to connect the
CineFile's Machine Control and Timecode (LTC)
connections.
Illustration 8.: The CineFile's Machine Control and Timecode (LTC) connections.
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SYNCHRONISATION CONNECTIONS
The diagram below shows how to connect the
CineFile's Synchronisation connections.
Illustration 9.: The CineFile's Synchronisation connections.
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CONNECTING THE CINEFILE (SCSI) AUDIO DRIVES
During delivery, the CineFile Audio drives are
removed to avoid damaged during transit.
To connect the CineFile Audio Drives:
1. The diagram below shows the CineFile
with both audio drive's disconnected.
The CineFile Audio drives removed
Illustration 10.: Connection of the CineFile Audio Drives – No drives connected.
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2. Insert the CineFile Audio drive, marked
as “Cine Drive 1”, into the upper
removable SCSI housing.
The Upper CineFile Audio drive connected.
Illustration 11: Connection of the CineFile Audio Drives – Upper drive connected.
3. Insert the CineFile Audio drive, marked
as “Cine Drive 2”, into the lower
removable SCSI housing.
The both CineFile Audio drive connected.
Illustration 12: Connection of the CineFile Audio Drives – Both drives connected.
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4. Using the Removable Drive's Locking
key, lock both the CineFile Audio drives
into the SCSI housings.
Note:
Obviously, when the CineFile audio
drives are locked in position, they cannot
be removed.
With the CineFile audio drives connected and
locked in place, they will be ready for use.
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REMOVABLE DRIVES SCSI ID DISPLAY
When the CineFile is powered on, a removable
drive will display either its “SCSI ID” or the
letter “U”.
By default, the Audio Drives will be displayed as
either:
ID-1 = Upper removable housing (Locked).
ID-2 = Lower removable housing (Locked).
U
= The Audio Drive is “Un-locked”.
If a drive displays the symbol “U” instead of its
“ID number”, the Drive is “Un-locked”.
If you have reboot the CineFile while an Audio
Drive is “Un-locked”, repeat the following:
1. Using the Removable Drive's Locking key,
lock the CineFile Audio drive into the
SCSI housings.
2. Reboot the CineFile Processing Unit.
With the CineFile audio drives connected and
locked in place, they will be ready for use.
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CINEFILE QUICK START
This section will explain how to quickly set-up
and begin using the CineFile.
This includes the following stages:
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How to rebooting the CineFile Processing
Unit.
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How to Launch the CineFile application.
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CineFile Launched - The CineFile User
Interface.
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Configuring the CineFile Default Settings.
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Confirming the CineFile is Locked to the
MADI source, including:
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Connection
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Confirming the CineFile is Locked to the
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Basic MADI
finding.
Basic Sync.
finding.
Connection
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Creating a Project, including:
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How to create a Pre-allocated
Project using the Quick Project
buttons.
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How to create a Non-destructive
Project using the Quick Project
buttons.
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How
to
convert
from
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How to convert from a Nondestructive to a Pre-allocated
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How to Save a Project.
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HOW TO REBOOT THE CINEFILE PROCESSING UNIT
The diagram below shows the CineFile front
panel:
Slim-line DVD Writer
Removable SCSI Drives
CineFile Power Button
Illustration 13.: CineFile Front Panel.
To start-up the CineFile Processing Unit:
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Press the CineFile's
Power Button.
front
panel
The embedded host computer will then
automatically run through Power-on self-test,
launch the Microsoft Windows XP Professional
operating system and then display the Microsoft
Windows XP Professional desktop.
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The following diagram show the Microsoft
Windows XP Professional desktop displaying the
CineFile desktop shortcut icon.
CineFile desktop shortcut.
Illustration 14.: Microsoft Windows XP desktop (also showing the CineFile
desktop shortcut).
Please continue to the next stage:
How to Launch the CineFile Application.
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HOW TO LAUNCH THE CINEFILE APPLICATION
The CineFile application may be launched from
either the CineFile desktop shortcut, or from the
Start Menu.
This is the CineFile desktop shortcut icon.
To launching the CineFile application from the
CineFile desktop shortcut icon:
Illustration 15.:
The CineFile desktop shortcut
Double click the “CineFile desktop shortcut
icon”.
Alternatively, the CineFile application may be
launched from the Start Menu.
To launching the CineFile application from the
Start Menu:
Click the Start button, then navigate to:
Programs: AMS-NEVE.
To launching the CineFile application from the
Start Menu:
Click the selection “CineFile”.
Illustration 16.: Launching the
CineFile from the Start Menu.
Both the above actions will launch the CineFile
application and display the CineFile Boot
Screen.
The CineFile Boot Screen displays information
regarding each stage of the CineFile reboot
process.
Illustration 17.:CineFile Boot Screen.
Once the CineFile has fully booted, the CineFile
User Interface will be displayed.
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Please continue to the next stage:
CineFile Launched – The CineFile User
Interface.
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CINEFILE LAUNCHED – THE CINEFILE USER INTERFACE
When the CineFile is first launched, the CineFile
User Interface is displayed with no Project
loaded.
The CineFile User Interface will therefore be
displayed as below:
Illustration 18.: CineFile interface - no Project loaded.
The next step is to configure the CineFile's
Default Settings:
Please continue to the next stage:
Configuring the CineFile's Default Settings.
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CONFIGURING THE CINEFILE'S DEFAULT SETTINGS
The next step is to configure the CineFile's
Default Settings.
To configure the CineFile's Default Settings:
1. Click the File Menu.
The File Menu will then be displayed.
2. From the File Menu, click Defaults.
Illustration 19.: File Menu.
This will display the Defaults: System
Defaults settings:
3. Click the System Settings you intend to
use to create the New Project.
For example:
Illustration 20.: System Defaults.
Sample Rate
= 48 000Hz
Frame Rate
= 25Fr
Bit Depth
= 24 Bit
Sync Source
= Video
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the settings you apply to the
CineFile match your Console setting!
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4. Next, click the tab labelled Project
Defaults.
From the Project Defaults Menu, click the
following settings:
Record Type
Output File Format
= Non Destructive
= Mac Pro Tools
Session 5
New Project Template =Default 1x48Track
With the CineFile default settings
selected, they must then be saved.
Illustration 21.: Project Defaults
5. To Save the Default Settings click button
marked, OK.
The CineFile Defaults will then be configured.
Please continue to the next stage:
Confirming the CineFile is Locked to the
MADI Source.
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CONFIRMING THE CINEFILE IS LOCKED
TO THE MADI SOURCE
The next step is to confirm the CineFile is
Locked to the connected MADI source.
To confirm the CineFile
connected MADI source:
is
Locked
to
the
1. Click the keyboard function key F5.
Selection of the keyboard function key
F5 toggles the display of the CineFile
Transport Bar.
Illustration 22.: CineFile interface no Project loaded.
Illustration 23.: CineFile Transport Bar
Within the Transport Bar is the MADI
Status section.
This section provides a real-time
indication of the CineFile's Lock to MADI.
2. Is the MADI Status display indicating
“LOCKED” in green lettering?
If so, the CineFile is correctly “Locked” to
the connected MADI Source.
If so, continue to the following section:
Illustration 24.: MADI Status is
displayed as “LOCKED”
Confirming the CineFile is Locked to
the Video Ref. Source.
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If the MADI Status is displayed as
“UNLOCKED” in RED lettering – then
check the following:
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Illustration 25.: MADI Status is
displayed as “UNLOCKED”
Is the Console set to the same
Sample Rate as the CineFile?
If so,
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Are the MADI connections between
the CineFile and the Console correct?
You can prove this by repeating the
following:
Looping back the MADI Ports:
Disconnect the two BNC-Coaxial
Cables connected to the CineFile's
rear MADI ports.
Connect the BNC-Coaxial Cables
together using a BNC T-piece.
With the Consoles MADI Ports
“looped-back” in this manner you
can confirm the integrity of the
BNC-Coaxial cables.
If the cabled are correct?
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Are the MADI connections between
the CineFile and the Console the
correct way round?
Check the following:
The BNC-Coaxial cable “RX from the
console” is connected to “TX-0 of the
CineFile”.
The BNC-Coaxial cable “TX from the
console” is connected to “RX-0 of the
CineFile”.
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With the CineFile Transport Bar “MADI Status”
displayed as “LOCKED”, continue to the
following section:
Please continue to the next stage:
Confirming the CineFile is Locked to the
Video Ref. Source.
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CONFIRMING THE CINEFILE IS LOCKED
TO THE VIDEO REF. SOURCE
The next step is to confirm the CineFile is
Locked to the connected Video Reference
source.
To confirm the CineFile is Locked
connected Video Reference source:
to
the
1. Click the Keyboard function key F5.
Selection of the keyboard function key
F5 toggles the display of the CineFile
Transport Bar.
Illustration 26.: CineFile interface no Project loaded.
Illustration 27.: CineFile Transport Bar.
Within the CineFile Transport Bar is the
Sync Status display.
3. Is the Sync Status display indicating
“LOCKED” in green lettering?
If so, the CineFile is correctly “Locked” to
the connected Video Reference source.
If so, continue to the following section:
Illustration 28.: SYNC Status is
displayed as “LOCKED”.
How to create a CineFile Project.
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If the SYNC Status is displayed as
“UNLOCKED” in RED lettering – then
check the following:
Is the Video Reference source connected
to the CineFile?
Illustration 29.: SYNC Status is
displayed as “UNLOCKED”
If so,
Is the Video Reference connected to both
the Console and the CineFile set to the
correct Format: Pal \ NTSC \ HD?
With the CineFile Transport Bar “Sync Status”
displayed as “LOCKED”, continue to the
following section:
Please continue to the next stage:
How to create a CineFile Project.
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HOW TO CREATE A CINEFILE PROJECT
The simplest and fastest method of creating a
New Project is by using the Quick Project
buttons.
Using this method:
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Illustration 30.:The CineFile Quick
Project Bar: “New Project”.
First, you
button.
click
the
“New
Project”
The New Project dialogue box will then
appear.
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You then type a name for the new
project into the “Enter New Project
Name Box”.
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Next, click the OK button.
A New Project is then created using the
currently stored Defaults Settings.
This method also allows you to choose
between making a Pre-allocated Project or a
Non-destructive Project.
What's the difference?
Pre-allocated Projects:
Illustration 31.:The “New Project
Name” dialogue box – with the
“Enter New Project Name” box
highlighted.
Pre-allocate Project's allow you to create a Tape
Reel. The Tape Reel has a pre-defined start and
end Timecode, whereby, each of the Projects
Track's are composed of a single file. As new
recordings are made, the new recorded audio is
automatically merged into the Track's file.
This format has has the advantage of allowing
you to use the CineFile as though it were a
conventional multi-track tape machine.
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Non-destructive Projects:
Non-destructive Project's allow you to retain
each
recording
as
a
separate
file.
Each recording is displayed as a separate Event,
and all of which, are stored within the project.
This format has the advantage of allowing you
to Edit the recorded audio, Insert or Remove
Stock, and, allow the feature Multi-level Undo.
Project Conversion
Both
formats
have
their
advantages.
Fortunately, regardless of format you choose to
select when you create a new project, projects
may be converted from one format to the other.
The following sections demonstrate:
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How to create a Pre-allocated Project
using the Quick Project buttons.
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How to create a Non-destructive Project
using the Quick Project buttons.
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How to convert a Non-destructive Project
to a Pre-allocated project.
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How to convert a Pre-allocated project to
a Non-destructive Project.
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HOW TO CREATE A PRE-ALLOCATED PROJECT
USING THE QUICK PROJECT BUTTONS
To create a Pre-allocated Project using the
Quick Project buttons:
1. Click the Quick Project: “New Project“
button.
Illustration 32.:Quick Project
Buttons.
By Clicking the Quick Project: New
Project button the New Project Name
Box is displayed.
Illustration 33.: New Project Name
prompt.
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2. Type a name for the New Project into the
“Enter New Project Name” box.
Illustration 34.:New Project Name
Box named.
3. Tick the box marked “Destructive”.
The Destructive box is positioned to the
left of the OK button!
Illustration 35.: New Project Name
Box – Destructive box ticked.
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4. Next, click the OK button.
Illustration 36.: New Project Name
Box named - click the OK button.
5. You will then be prompted with a Create
Tape Reel dialogue box.
Illustration 37.: Create Tape Reel.
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6. Enter a Start Timecode for
Pre-allocated
Tape
Reel
into
“In Time” box.
the
the
7. Enter an End Timecode for
Pre-allocated
Tape
Reel
into
“Out Time” box.
the
the
Illustration 38.: Create Tape Reel
Box - Start Timecode.
Illustration 39.: Create Tape Reel
Box - End Timecode.
8. With both “In Time” and “Out Time”
Timecode's
entered,
click
the
Create button.
9. The Pre-allocated Tracks will then be
constructed by the CineFile.
Illustration 40.: Pre-allocated Tracks
being constructed.
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10.Finally, the Pre-allocated
automatically saved.
Project
is
Illustration 41.: Pre-allocated
Project being saved.
A New Project will then be created.
With a Project created, the CineFile will be
ready to begin Recording.
Illustration 42.: Pre-allocated Project
Created – Ready to begin Recording.
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HOW TO CREATE A NON-DESTRUCTIVE PROJECT
USING THE QUICK PROJECT BUTTONS
To create a Non-destructive Project using the
Quick Project buttons:
1. Click the Quick Project: New Project
button.
Illustration 43.:Quick Project
Buttons.
By clicking the Quick Project: New
Project button the New Project Name
Box is displayed.
DO NOT TICK the Destructive box
positioned to the left of the OK button!
Illustration 44.: New Project Name
prompt – Set to create a Nondestructive Project.
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2. Type a name for the New Project into the
“Enter New Project Name” box.
3. Then, click the OK button.
Illustration 45.:New Project Name
Box named.
A New Project will then be created.
With a Project created, the CineFile will be
ready to begin Recording.
Illustration 46.: New CineFile Project
created – The CineFile is now ready
to begin Recording.
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HOW TO CONVERT A NON-DESTRUCTIVE PROJECT
TO A PRE-ALLOCATED PROJECT
To convert a Non-destructive
a Pre-allocated Project:
Project
to
1. This is a Non-destructive project.
Non-destructive Project's allow you to
retain each recording as a separate file.
Each recording is displayed as a separate
Event, and all of which, are stored within
the Project.
Illustration 47.: A Non destructive
project. Each recording is displayed
as a separate Event.
Illustration 48.: The Convert button.
2. To convert the Non-destructive Project
to a Pre-allocated project, click the
“Convert” button.
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3. The “Project Conversion: Convert to
DESTRUCTIVE Are you sure?” dialogue
box will then be displayed.
Illustration 49.:
Project conversion dialogue box.
4. Click the button marked Yes.
Illustration 50.: The “Project
conversion“ dialogue box.
5. The “Create Tape Reel“ dialogue box
will then be displayed.
The In-Time box will indicate the Start
Timecode of the first Event within the
Project.
The Out-Time box will indicate the End
Timecode of the last Event within the
Project.
Illustration 51.: The “Create Tape
Reel“ dialogue box.
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If
you
intend
to
Export
the
Non-destructive Project as individual
files, the In-Time and the Out-Time may
remain unchanged.
However, if you intend to record to the
Project, most External Machines will
require Pre-roll and Post-roll to allow the
Machine to gain “Lock”, before they begin
playback.
For this reason, do not forget to add
Pre-roll to the In-Time box, and, Post-roll
to the Out-Time box.
For example, adding
15-second Pre-roll...
approximately
Illustration 52.: Create Tape Reel –
adding Pre-roll.
...and approximately 15-second Post-roll,
should usually be more than enough.
6. Click the Create Tape Reel OK button.
Illustration 53.: Create Tape Reel –
adding Post-roll.
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7. The Reel Creator prompt will then
indicate the conversion progress of each
Track.
All Tracks within the Project will then be
converted to a single file, each of the
duration specified by the Create Tape
Reel dialogue box.
Illustration 54.: The Reel Creator
prompt – indicating the conversion
progress of each Track.
8. On completing the conversion the Project
will then be saved.
As this is a Pre-allocated Project, a
Destructive Project, you will no longer
need to Save the Project.
Illustration 55.: Project saved on
completion of the conversion.
9. With
the
Project
convert
to
a
Pre-allocated Project, each of the tracks
will then be of the same duration.
Illustration 56.: Project converted to
Pre-allocated format.
The Project is now in Pre-allocated format.
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HOW TO CONVERT A PRE-ALLOCATED PROJECT
TO A NON-DESTRUCTIVE PROJECT
To
convert
a
Pre-allocated
a Non-destructive Project:
Project
to
1. This is a Pre-allocated project.
Illustration 57.:
Illustration 58.: The Convert button.
2. To convert the Pre-allocated Project
to a Non-destructive project, click the
“Convert” button.
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3. The “Project Conversion: Convert to NON
Destructive Are you sure?” dialogue box
will then be displayed.
Illustration 59.: The “Project
Conversion: Convert to
NON Destructive Are you sure?”
dialogue box.
4. Click the button marked Yes.
Illustration 60.: The “Project
Conversion: Convert to
NON Destructive Are you sure?”
dialogue box.
5. The Project will then be converted to
Non-destructive format.
The Project is now in Non-destructive format.
Illustration 61.: The Project convert
to Non-destructive format.
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HOW TO SAVE A PROJECT
To Save a CineFile Project:
1. Click the Quick Project: Save Project
button.
Illustration 62.: To Save a CineFile
Project - Click the Quick Project:
Save Project button.
The Project will then be saved.
For further information regarding the CineFile,
please refer to the CineFile User manual
positioned on the CineFile desktop.
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EDL MIX CONFORMING
An EDL (Edit Decision List) or Cutlist rearranges
the automation to match video or film cuts.
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An EDL relates to video and works with
Timecode values.
A Cutlist relates to film and uses
feet/frames.
Before using
ensure that:
this
method
of
conforming,
In Timecode Options, the display format for
Timecode is set to:
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HH:MM:SS:FF if working with EDL
Feet/Frames if working with a Cutlist.
Ensure the sample rate and frame rate are set to
be the same as when the automation was
recorded.
A warning screen will appear if this is not the
case.
When the Mix Conform screen is first opened,
select which type of list you need to work with:
●
If the button to the right of the screen
says Cutlist View:
You are currently working in EDL mode.
●
If the button to the right of the screen
says EDL View:
You
are
currently
Cutlist mode.
working
in
Toggle this button to set the list to be in the
correct mode. The view of the subsequent edit
screen is dependent on this selection.
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CUTLIST VIEW
To create a new Cutlist, make sure you are set
to Cutlist View, click the NEW button, and the
Cutlist screen will open.
To create a new event:
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●
Illustration 63.: Cutlist View.
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Click the Foot/Frame field just
beneath the main window and set
the Feet/Frame value you wish the
event to start at.
Select the type of event from the
radio button selections (depending
on the selection made here, the
options to the right may also
change).
Set the length you wish this event
to last for (the total length of the
event will be displayed underneath
the At This Footage Foot/Frame
display.
Once all the event parameters have been
set, click ADD and the event will be added
into the list showing the events:
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●
●
●
Type
In time
Out time
Length
To modify an event, click on the relevant
event in the list (all the display
parameters will change accordingly).
Make the necessary changes and then
click Modify. The event will be changed
and reinserted back into the list.
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RIPPLE MODE
If you modify an event so that it is
(for example) 1 second longer than it
previously was, by clicking the Ripple button
before you change this initial event, 1 second
will also be added to all subsequent events in
the list further down the timeline.
Until Ripple is turned off again, all events in the
list will automatically be modified in this way
every time an event is changed that requires all
subsequent events to be changed.
In this way, it is not necessary to have to
individually modify all the events due to a
single change. To remove an event completely,
click the event in the list and click Delete.
If you select the Import radio button option, a
file dialogue will allow you to set the
Client/Project/Title/Mix of another mix where
you can import automation from, including a
Foot/Frame time to start the import from.
Once this has been set, it will appear on the
right side of the screen (as shown left), with a
Foot/Frame field underneath to set the time to
import automation from.
Click ADD once this has been set and the event
will be added to the list.
Illustration 64.: Cut List View –
Ripple Mode.
Once all the events have been added to the list,
save the file using the File menu. The file will
be saved in .CUT format.
Too apply this (or any other previously
created Cutlist) to the currently loaded
automation, see below.
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EDL VIEW
To create a new EDL, make sure you are set to
EDL View, click the NEW button, and the EDL
screen will open.
To add a new event:
Illustration 65.: EDL View.
Illustration 66.: EDL View - Add
New.
●
Set the Source Start time and End time.
The
Length
will
be
calculated
automatically.
●
Set the Target Start time.
The End time will be
automatically.
calculated
Click Add, and the event will be added to the
list.
Alternatively, click the Add New button, and
another window will open allowing you set the
values above. This screen also allows you to set
the V, the reel number and A1 to A4 fields which
equate to Audio and Video 1 – 4).
To change events already added to the list,
select the entry in the list so it is highlighted
then click the Undo, Delete or Modify button as
required.
Once all the events have been added, save the
file using the File menu. It will be saved in .ENC
format.
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR EDL FILES
Encore needs to verify that the information
contained in an EDL does not contain any
conflicts, for example, times that overlap, gaps
left in the timeline etc.
In the main file management screen, use the 4
tickboxes at the top of the screen to filter the
display of files by their extension.
Illustration 67.: EDL Files.
There are two ways to verify an EDL. The first is
to check each event manually and ensure that
the events are consistent with the timeline.
The second is to allow Encore to verify the
“[name].EDL” file, which then generates a new
file called “[name].ENV”. It contains all of the
same information and events as the EDL, but a
ENV file has been verified by Encore to ensure a
consistent timeline in the resulting mix pass.
To verify an EDL file, select the file and then
click Edit. The file will open and the list and
events will be displayed.
Track:
Will show either V and/or A1 to A4. This
denotes Video, and Audio 1 to Audio 4.
Event:
C indicates Cut. If the Gap (or Overlap) box is
available as shown here, then Encore has
detected a conflict in the list of events.
Illustration 68.: EDL file display.
Click the Gaps or Overlaps box, and any
events shown in green indicate a gap; any
events in red indicate and overlap, either of
which will produce an inconsistency in the
resulting timeline.
These must be corrected before you apply the
EDL. These inconsistencies can either be
manually verified or automatically verified
by Encore…
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR EDL FILES (continued...)
Manual Verify:
To manually change an event, click on the
event and click Edit.
Illustration 69.: EDL file display –
Manually Verify.
A small display will show the parameters of the
selected event.
Illustration 70.: Event Information
display.
The small pull-down list on the top left indicates
the reel number. The two Timecode fields next
to Source indicate the Start & End times.
The two Timecode fields next to Target
indicate the Destination start time. The length
is automatically calculated.
The V and A1 to A4 tick-boxes refer to the
Video and any Audio tracks available that you
may wish to include in the Conform operation.
Once you have set all the parameters, click OK
and the event will be placed back in the event
list
displayed with black text (red or green text
indicates there is still a conflict).
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR EDL FILES (continued...)
Automatic Verify:
If either of the Gap or Overlap boxes are
available, tick them.
From the View menu, select Properties, and
then the Preferences tab.
Dissolve:
It is possible that the EDL list contains
Dissolve instructions, but as it is not possible
to dissolve automation, you need to inform
Encore how to treat this instruction.
●
Treat as Cut: the event is treated as a
CUT at the Source Start time.
●
Delete:
Will
completely.
Illustration 71.: EDL list - Dissolve
instructions.
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR EDL FILES (continued...)
IF SHORTER THAN:
If an event is shorter than the time value
entered here, then Encore can either:
●
Remove the
altogether.
event
from
the
●
Merge it into the Previous event.
●
Merge it into the Next event.
list
By default, this time is set to 00:00:00:00
GAPS:
If Encore detects a gap in the event list
timeline, it can be set to:
●
Ignore (not recommended as this will
leave errors in place).
●
Stretch Previous (which will extend the
End Time of the previous event to
include this event), or,
●
Stretch Next (which will bring forward
the Start Time of the next event to
include this event).
OVERLAPS:
If Encore detects an overlap in the timeline, it
can be told to either:
●
Ignore it (not recommended as this will
leave errors in place).
●
Cut from Start of the overlap, or,
●
Cut from End.
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR EDL FILES (continued...)
Once these preferences have been set, click OK
and the events in the list will be changed
accordingly.
Both of the Gaps and Overlaps boxes should
now be greyed out indicating that Encore has
resolved all the inconsistencies.
From the File menu, select Save, and the Save
dialogue will open.
Select the location to save the file to from the
pull-down list at the top of the screen. There
are two boxes beneath the list of existing
verified files:
Illustration 72.: Save file dialogue
box.
●
Enter the file name into the top box
●
The bottom box shows the full file name
and location.
Give the file a name and click Save.
The file will be saved in ENV format (an EDL file
that has been verified by Encore).
If the list still contains gaps or overlaps, then it
will be saved as a ENC file. This is an Encore
compatible list which you can return to at a
later date to finish verifying the settings.
Close the Event List by clicking the X in the top
right of the screen.
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TO APPLY AN EDL OR CUTLIST TO
CURRENTLY LOADED AUTOMATION
In the Conform Mix File page, select the .ENV
file you have just created. Select which
components of the Automation you wish to
conform (faders, mutes, auxes etc).
If you add text into the Mark Edit Points With
Labels Called field, this will create numerically
sequential labels at each edit point, called
[text] 1, [text] 2, [text] 3 etc. These will be
merged with the current label list.
If the Conform Labels option is ticked, then
the existing label list will have it’s Timecode
times adjusted accordingly to match the
conformed automation (this ensures you have
the same locate points for the start of each
scene, but with the new times).
Click Apply.
If working in Cutlist view, Apply will only be
available for Cutlist files.
If working in EDL view, Apply will only be
available for .ENV files.
Encore will now apply the verified EDL list to
the currently loaded pass, create a new
conformed pass and add text to the new pass
saying Conformed using [filename.env],
[time, date]’.
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APPLY AN EDL OR CUTLIST TO NOT
CURRENTLY LOADED AUTOMATION
From the View menu, select Properties, then
click on the Automation tab.
To change the Client/Project/Title/Mix, click the
Select button. Select the Client by double
clicking on the relevant Client in the list.
Repeat this for Project, Title and Mix.
At the lowest level, the relevant automation
tree will be displayed allowing you to select the
source pass. Once the pass has been selected
and OK clicked, the tree page will close and the
new C/P/T/M will be displayed in the
Properties page.
Also in this page is a Global Offset, where
either the source or destination timelines can
be offset by a positive or negative value.
NB: Global Offset affects ALL parameters
and ALL automation!
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MIX CONFORMING
Provides functions for making mixes conform to
film edits.
●
Move:
Used to move part of the current mix,
creating a new conformed mix/pass. All
automation events for the selected paths
are moved. Move first cuts the section
out of the mix and then inserts it at the
destination time (e.g. Scene 2 has been
relocated to appear after Scene 3 and as
the picture and sound for this edit are
conformed the automation is conformed
to match).
●
Delete:
Deletes automation events from the
current mix, creating a new conformed
mix/pass.
All information including fader moves,
events and mutes is deleted. The Delete
operation changes the timecodes on
events following the removed section so
that the new mix has no gaps.
●
Insert Stock:
Inserts a blank space into the current
mix,
creating
a
new,
conformed
mix/pass. Used for example when a new
scene is added to a film (during this
space/time all faders, events and mutes
have the same initial settings as the
start of the inserted time). The source
Mix/Pass is not changed by conforming
the mix.
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Click on Move, Delete or Insert Stock in the
operation box.
The options available will change according to
the operation selected.
Illustration 73.: Mix Conforming
dialogue box.
To set the From and To times, click on each
Timecode and alter it manually, or click the
Select From List button to set the times from the
Start and End Times dialogue box.
The Length Timecode will automatically show
the amount of time that will be conformed
(change the Timecode length manually if
required).
To set the To Here Timecode for a Move
operation, click on the Timecode and alter it
manually, or click the Select From List button to
set the time from the label list box.
To select the paths to conform, click on the
required paths in the list, and the selected
paths will be highlighted, or click the Select All
button to highlight all paths.
To change the crossfade time, click in the xFade
Time box and enter the required number of
frames of crossfade. This will be used at both
the beginning and the end of the conform, or at
the "join" for a delete operation.
To force the Label List to follow the conform
operation, click the Conform Labels checkbox
so that an X is displayed.
Note that when this is done, the previous
Mix/Passes will no longer match the new Label
List.
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To create the new conformed mix, click the
Conform button.
The Mix Conforming dialogue box will be
removed and a confirmation box will appear to
indicate a new Mix/Pass has been created. The
new Mix/Pass will be shown as the Play Pass on
the main Encore screen.
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